Blue Monday - Birthday Cake

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One Christmas tradition we enjoy is having a birthday cake on Christmas Eve. I know that sounds corny, but we began doing it when the grandchildren were young. The idea was to help them understand the real meaning of Christmas celebration.

One Christmas, when we had no more small children around, I thought about not doing it. My then-fifteen year-old granddaughter insisted that we continue! She declared it a tradition!

Here's a picture of this year's cake. It's yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting. Note that it's decorated with Blue just for you!




In this shot, I've added Blue candles. We actually light the candles and sing ♬Happy Birthday♪ to Jesus!




I like this shot with a nativity next to the cake stand the best.


It looks too small, but the baker assured me that the cake would serve eight; we had seven around the table. Believe me, there were no leftovers!


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Blue Monday - Nativity Collection

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I began collecting nativities some years ago. The ones I'm sharing today all contain our celebrated color Blue! This is a music box that I bought after Christmas a couple of years ago. I find that's the best time to shop for Christmas goodies. See the Blue blanket?




Here's my Blogger's Cookie Jar. As everyone knows, bloggers ❤ roosters, and this cookie jar has a rooster on the roof! This is the ONLY rooster in my home--that means that I am BARELY a blogger!

My daughter thinks it's ugly and that I should toss it. Of course, I disagree; what do you think?

Several characters are dressed in Blue, and even the walls of the stable contain Blue!




My mother's favorite color was Blue, and she made this ceramic set for me in 1972. She's been gone for quite some time, and therefore, this set becomes more precious each year. It has been broken and badly repaired several times (by me). I know that it's no longer perfect, but I cannot bear to throw it out. It was made and given with love.

Don't look outside or you'll be Christmas green with jealousy at my Florida climate and gorgeous palm!




Here's a whimsical teddy bear nativity scene with plenty of Blue. I've had it for several years.




I did not even know what a cloche was until I began blogging, but now I love to display things in mine. This nativity scene has Blue on Mary and Jesus.



You can get a better view with the cloche removed.




I was sent this cartoon this past week and felt that I HAD to share it with you. After all, it IS Blue.



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Blue Monday - Blue Ornaments

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Because my favorite color is blue, you might think that our Christmas tree is blue. It's not. It's a myriad of colors.

Our Christmas tree contains a variety of ornaments collected over many decades. Some were given to us from special people. Some are handmade. I call our tree a "memory" tree. Most of the ornaments are NOT blue. However today I'm showing you only the blue ornaments.

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When decorating our Christmas tree, we have a tradition. Since they were tiny, my son's three girls do the job while we play Christmas carols. Afterwards, we all enjoy hot apple cider (without alcohol) and Christmas cookies.

The angel is placed on the top of the tree first. We rotate so that all have equal turns. This year was Jenna's turn.



I got so carried away with the music, memories, and treats, that I forgot to take pictures of Brittany, Lauren, and her fiance, Christian. Ah well.

This snowman has a Blue hat.




Ann of Anne Fannie's Green Acres made this Blue star for me several years ago.
I'm impressed with her kind generosity and creative skill.
She has an Etsy store listed on the the sidebar of her blog.




This Blue ornament is one I made; it's my one of my favorites.




There's some blue at the bottom of this tree ornament.




This tiny toy soldier has eyes of Blue, and he wears Blue pants.




I made this Blue ornament from a kit many years ago.
In the right corner, you can spot a bird with a Blue mailbox.




It's easy to see the Blue on this happy guy.




This box has Blue in the background.




It's hard to find the Blue on this ornament, but some of the beads are Blue.




I made this baby Blue angel too.



Is your Christmas tree a memory tree or do you stick with one or two colors?

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Blue Monday - My Snowmen

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I grew up in the Maryland/D.C. area where it snows. My mother strongly encouraged my brother, sister, and me to go "play" outside in the cold snow. I hated the cold! I was the one pounding on the door, begging to be let inside, while my brother and sister had a blast making snowmen. Now I live in Florida, and the only snow I see is on TV.

I have a collection of snowmen--or snowpeople. My snowmen are faux, and therefore, not at all cold. Of course, there's a bit of our celebrated color Blue on each one that I'm showing today.

I bought the Freeze Family several years ago when my daughter-in-law had a House of Lloyds Christmas Around the World party. It's become one of my favorite Christmas decorations.

Mrs. carries a small tree, Mr. holds a broom, and Jr. is dragging along his sled. Notice, please, the little guy is dressed in Blue.







I've had this snowman paper towel holder for several years. His stand is Blue as are his mittens and scarf.



There's even a Blue and white trim on his hat. No wonder he smiles!



My first Christmas in Tampa, I bought this happy snowman just because he caught my fancy
and the price was right! Note the Blue gift in his arms.



Here's my latest acquisition, found last Christmas. It's a small decoration, but it's loaded with Blue.



How's your Christmas decorating coming?

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